Assistant Engineer

Job Characteristics

***OPEN & PROMOTIONAL JOB OPPORTUNITY***
Assistant Engineer

The City of Concord is seeking an Assistant Engineer in the Engineering Division of the Community Development Department.

The Community Development Department:
The City of Concord’s Community Development Department, or CDD, is home to several divisions, which work together to maintain and improve the quality of life for residents and visitors. From Planning and Housing to Building and Engineering, CDD focuses on enhancing the quality of life for Concord’s residents and businesses.

The Engineering Division is dedicated to:

• Design and construction of city projects
• Public assistance with street, sewer, storm drain and flood zone inquiries
• Serving its residents and businesses in providing permitting and review of private development

What you will be doing in this role:
The Assistant Engineer will work in the Current Development section of the Engineering Division, on a variety of different tasks. The position will collaborate with other City divisions including Planning, Transportation and Building, to review plans, research inquiries, and provide direct assistance to the public. The position will also be responsible for technical reviews of private civil engineering designs such as grading and drainage, storm drain and sanitary sewer design, and stormwater quality C.3 design compliance.

We are looking for someone who:

• Communicates effectively with others and works tactfully and effectively with both professionals and laypeople
• Thrives in a team environment that encourages cooperation, communication, sharing of risk, responsibility, and reward
• Has knowledge of Civil Engineering design principles relevant to land development and public works construction, such as grading and drainage design
• Has knowledge of Civil Engineering hydraulics and hydrologic design principles
• Has knowledge of the State Water Board's stormwater regulations for new development and redevelopment, i.e. provision "C.3"
• Can review and analyze architectural and engineering plans for compliance with applicable laws, regulations, codes, and engineering standards
• Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Can effectively manage public affairs, listen to the concerns and requests of citizens, and address their needs in a timely manner
• Embraces, promotes, and is guided by the City's Mission, Vision and Values .

What we offer:
The City of Concord offers the opportunity to take part in a collaborative and exciting work experience, where you can grow in your career while working alongside the community to make Concord a city of the highest quality. The City is an employer that invests in its employees’ professional and personal development, values work-life balance, is dedicated to employee wellness and provides numerous benefit and retirement options, to include the following:

• A variety of health care plans or a cash-in-lieu benefit if waiving coverage
• City-paid dental insurance; vision insurance (City-paid for select employee groups)
• Vacation with tiered accrual increases, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Both 401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans
• Participation in CalPERS pension
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare, dependent care and commuting costs
• Life and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement program
• A wellness program that offers annual health expos, health and nutrition education, as well a variety of mental health resources
• Option for alternative work schedule (9/80s)

*Salary is negotiable within the advertised range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found at www.cityofconcord.org .

SELECTION PROCESS

1. Submit a completed City of Concord employment application and the required supplemental question responses online at www.cityofconcord.org .2. All qualified applications and supplemental responses will be competitively evaluated, and only those candidates demonstrating the strongest desired qualifications for the position will be invited to participate in a panel interview. If you are selected to participate in the panel interview and are unavailable, we regret to inform you that we will not be able to reschedule you.3. Successful candidates will be placed on the hiring list, based on rank, for further consideration to fill the current regular vacancy, as well as others occurring over the next 12 months.
Conviction History:
If you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City of Concord.

Helpful tips when applying:

• It is important to carefully read the complete job bulletin before submitting your application so you are aware of all requirements of both the position and the process.
• When preparing your application, consider reviewing the job announcement and classification specification so that you may emphasize work experience relevant to the position for which you are applying.
• Job duties should be an accurate reflection of the work you completed. Copying and pasting from your job description is not recommended as there may be duties listed that you did not perform.
• Answer all required supplemental questions completely and honestly. The information you put in the supplemental questionnaire must also be verified in your work history so if you say you have certain experience in the questionnaire, make sure we can see it listed in your job history as well so we know where you performed those functions and for how long.
• Carefully review your application prior to submittal to ensure its content is accurate and all required documents are attached, and submit it before the closing date.

Examples of duties include, but are not limited to

• Performs construction activities such as acting as Resident Engineer for municipal construction projects, carrying out on-site responsibility for contract administration and construction inspection, reviewing final plans, specifications, special conditions, and agreements; providing detailed interpretation of plan specifications, conditions, and agreements to contractor staff; coordinating the work of contractors and other activities such as those carried out by other public agencies and utilities; maintaining work record data; writing change orders; and monitoring safety and labor compliance activities.
• Prepares bid advertisements; reviews and analyzes information submitted by contractors in connection with bids; makes recommendations regarding the awarding of bids.
• Confers and coordinates with those within or outside the City staff and provides written and oral responses to a variety of inquiries and problems regarding matters such as municipal engineering policies, procedures, standards, and environmental impact reporting requirements; appeals to engineering requirements; and other communications necessary in the coordination of project activities.
• Provides lead direction to technical personnel, and to interdisciplinary design teams of staff or consultants in the preparation of project documents and completing related requirements, such as environmental reports.
• Performs or coordinates the more complex field inspections and testing and informs contractors and others when and why work does not conform to plans and specifications, or is not properly authorized; and stops or rejects work or issues citations for violations.
• As assigned, researches and develops alternative engineering solutions, exercising judgment in the selection and adaptation of standard techniques and procedures.
• As assigned, prepares recommendations regarding the modifications of engineering procedures or standards.
• Promotes the City's Mission to make Concord a city of the highest quality by providing responsive, cost-effective, and innovative government services; understands and subscribes to the Vision and Values Statement adopted by the City.

When assigned to Current Development activities :

• Reviews plans submitted by private developers for conformity with laws, ordinances, and accepted professional standards for grading of land, placement and size of storm drains and sanitary sewer lines, street widths, drainage, soils requirements, relative elevations of plots, special considerations associated with floodplain areas and earthquake zones; and land division.

For full job description, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/concord/classspecs .

Qualifications

Knowledge and Abilities

Working knowledge of the concepts, principles, practices, methods, standards, and procedures pertinent to municipal Public Works Engineering, including the mechanics of solids (particularly of soils), hydraulics, theory of structure, strength of materials, engineering geology, structural design of steel, concrete, timber, and masonry; seismic analysis; and surveying; of principles and practices associated with engineering field and office work, including drafting and surveying procedures and equipment; of common sources of engineering information; of pertinent federal, state, and local laws and regulations; and to have a theoretical understanding and working knowledge to perform computer studies and analysis.

Ability to collect, organize, and accurately interpret a variety of project related information; to analyze, identify and recommend engineering alternatives; to set personal work priorities; to meet project deadlines; to provide lead direction to technical personnel; to effectively adapt to changes in work assignments; to perform engineering calculations and estimates; to maintain clear and accurate records; to prepare and interpret plans and specifications; to learn and apply related laws, policies, regulations, procedures, and standards; to discern and communicate problems requiring attention of supervisory levels; to communicate effectively orally and in writing; and to establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education/Experience

Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in civil, structural, or a related engineering field OR a California Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) Certificate (an E.I.T. issued by the Registration Board of another state will be considered.)

Experience: Two (2) years of professional engineering design, plan review, and project administration experience, preferably in a public agency setting.

Other

Possession of a valid California Driver's License by time of employment and maintenance of a satisfactory driving record.
EEO/ADA: The City of Concord is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, please contact Human Resources at 925-671-3308 or hrdept@cityofconcord.org prior to the final filing date.

The City of Concord takes pride in offering a generous benefits program that provides flexibility for the diverse and changing needs of our qualifying employees.

For a complete overview, click here .
Below is a brief listing of what the City offers:

• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Insurance
• Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Pre-tax Savings Benefits
• Retiree Medical (3 levels based on date of hire)
• Retirement Program
• Short-term Disability*and Long-term Disability
• Social Security/Medicare
• Vacation & Sick Leave

*Not available for sworn personnel.

Closing Date/Time: 4/6/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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• City of Concord

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